1979? omc 4cyl stern drive spark gap and starter question

[anderso8623]

As the title states I have, what is believed to be, 1979 OMC cobra 4 cyl, model number 990243s. I need to know the proper spark plug gap. Just picked the boat up so there will be more questions to come...

but, while I have your attention, I also need to know the proper name and part number if possible for the solenoid looking part that seems to be attached to the starter. here is my issue, when i turn my key, gauges light up electronics work but nothing from the starter, not even the infamous clicking sound. I take a screwdriver and jump the positive and negative on that solenoid and the engine starts. I did a power check with a tester light and both positives posts have power to them when ignition is turned to the start position so the solenoid is getting power. I will post a pic shortly.

Thanks,

Jason

 

[anderso8623]

Re: 1979? omc 4cyl stern drive spark gap and starter question




here are the best images i could get. on the top view (second image), the bolt on the right was jumped with a screwdriver to the main power and the engine started right up.

 

[anderso8623]

Re: 1979? omc 4cyl stern drive spark gap and starter question

Here she is, I will be starting a restoration thread soon, all in all she came in prety good shape! also, are my images too small?

 

[Don S]

Re: 1979? omc 4cyl stern drive spark gap and starter question

If the starter cranks the engine when you jump the starter, then the solenoid is not your problem. Have a look at this troubleshooting thread. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=167035

Spark plugs should be .035 .

 

[anderso8623]

Re: 1979? omc 4cyl stern drive spark gap and starter question

Worked great! Turns out, the neutral safety switch was disconnected! Lol